Seven Wildfires Have Engulfed Arizona In Flames This Month

Wildfire season is something we have to deal with every year, preparing ourselves for the worst while hoping for the best. Unfortunately, things aren’t off to a good start this year — seven blazing infernos are devastating the Arizona landscape, and firefighters are courageously working to battle the flames.

7 wildfires are currently burning across the state, ranging in size from just under 20,000 to a heartbreaking nearly 190,000 acres. Roads are closed, communities evacuated, and residents rocked by the devastation of our beloved land.

Firefighters have been working tirelessly to battle the flames, managing to contain the Bush Fire by 42% as of Monday night. By contrast, the Central Fire has not yet been contained at all.

Sadly, the Bush Fire was human-caused, set off by an emblazoned vehicle. The largest wildfire currently burning in the United States, as well as the fifth-largest in Arizona history, this natural disaster has only continued to engulf more acreage since it ignited on June 13.

Lightning is responsible for three of the fires, while the others are presumably still under investigation. So far, only two out of five blazes have destroyed structures.

Over 1500 firefighting personnel are currently working to put out the infernos. Their fearless efforts will definitely not go unnoticed!

As of right now, the Bighorn Fire has resulted in the most damage -- $18.2 million. It's the second-largest fire currently burning, forcing closures of Highway 89A and State Route 67, which lead to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Here's a perimeter map of the Bush Fire as of Monday, June 22. You can visit the Incident Information System website to learn more about the other fires.

Make sure to keep up with Forest Service alerts and local news reports to ensure your safety. Click here for more information about the fires. To remind yourself why our state will come out of this stronger than ever, visit our previous article: 12 Reasons Why People From Arizona Are Unbelievably Tough.

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